Bluegrass Beyond Borders: 30 years of Czech grass from Monogram

It may be hard to imagine that a bluegrass band based overseas has actually plied its trade for more than 30 years, but indeed, that’s the case with the Czech-based group Monogram. These days, most of the band calls the country’s capitol city...

‘We are in a very special situation as collectors’: Petr Pudil on opening the Kunsthalle Praha in Prague, and the art he collects

The Czech businessman Petr Pudil is the co-founder of BPD partners, which deals in property and agricultural chemicals, and established the Pudil Family Foundation in 2014 with his wife Pavlína. The foundation supports Czech and international...

Slovak Telekom drops ČT:D/ČT art from TV platforms

Slovak Telekom has removed Czech Television’s joint kids/culture service ČT:D/ČT art from its Magio TV, Magio Sat and Digi TV line-ups. The operator has not given a reason for the change. Local trade press estimates around 676,000 subscribers are...

The M for Montreal Festival: A Showcase for North America’s Most Overlooked Music City

Montreal is the most overlooked music city in North America. There are several reasons why. It’s in the upper-right corner of the continent, around 350 miles away from both New York and Toronto, a bit out of the way for touring artists unless...

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for...

Off the leash and off schedule: Young pup causes chaos on Prague metro

The stray pup, humorusly nicknamed Metrouš by social media, ran into a tunnel at Motol station around 9 a.m., prompting a full shutdown of the line while firefighters, police officers, and the trapping service attempted to capture it.

Møl Reveals New Album "Dreamcrush" Details; Releases New Music Video "Garland"

Møl has announced their forthcoming album, "Dreamcrush," set for release on 30th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. On their third studio record, the Danish alt-metal visionaries push the boundaries of creative expression even further....

Q&A: Author Gabriella Buba on Filipino pride, ‘romantasy,’ and queerness

MANILA, Philippines – Since her grandparents’ departure from the Philippines during the Marcos dictatorship, Gabriella Buba had a long time coming before setting foot in the country again in 2022. Diving into what her family had left after being...

Is the BJP shakha in Czech Republic for real?

Did the Bharatiya Janata Party just set up a branch in the Czech Republic? That’s what several social media users assumed and others joked after stumbling upon a viral Instagram video from a page called BJP Store. The video, however, has nothing...

I thought Celtic used me as a scapegoat after I was caught being very unprofessional during live TV coverage

CELTIC legend Chris Sutton branded his actions “totally unacceptable” and urged his former club to fine him after the “scandalous” moment was caught on live TV. Former Celtic winger Mohamed Elyounoussi couldn’t believe the outcry he sparked with...

Half of Czechs Think Turek Should Quit Politics, Says Survey

Almost half of Czechs think the Motorist party’s honorary chairman and newly elected MP Filip Turek should quit politics altogether, according to a poll conducted by the NMS agency for Novinky.cz. Turek has been the subject of a number of...

From fishnets to schools: How Czech NGO Koridor UA supports Ukraine’s communities

Adéla Pafková|Photo: Koridor UA Koridor UA is a Czech NGO and though smaller than many other organizations, it plays a crucial role in delivering aid directly to those in need. It was founded in 2022 and its expertise lies in humanitarian...

Weekend: A lot of music, movies, and moments under the stars

TOP PICK Discover the folk craft Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement To mark the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 17, the Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) invites...

Czechia’s Luxury Wedding Market Is On The Rise

Carriage With Chinese Newlyweds On Background Church Of Saint Nicholas In Old Town Of Prague, Czechia. getty The global wedding industry today is experiencing a decisive shift. Couples are moving beyond the long-established wedding destinations of...

Signal Festival opens in Prague with new water projection and citywide light shows

The annual Signal Festival opens in Prague on Thursday, turning parts of the city center and the Vinohrady district into an open-air gallery of light and digital art. This year’s novelty is a 3D projection on a 10-by-20-meter water screen at...

Skoda 1000 MBX

SKODA has channelled a rare communist-era coupe in designing its all-new electric concept vehicle, the 1000 MBX. Said to offer a ‘fun and practical design’, the Skoda 1000 MBX harnesses the Czech manufacturer’s Modern Solid design language, and...

Halloween Spooktacular at Severance and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Weekend

This weekend, two of Northeast Ohio’s peripatetic instrumental ensembles are touring the metropolitan area to perform multiple concerts in venues near you. Up first on Thursday at 7:30 at Fairmount Presbyterian Church, soprano Kirsten Kunkle will...

Czech news in brief for October 11: Saturday's top morning headlines

The new ANO-SPD-Motorists government will have 16 cabinet members, with ANO holding nine seats, SPD three and the Motorists four, the parties announced. ANO will control finance, industry, health, labor, education, interior, regional development...

Gramophone Classical Music Awards honour Simon Rattle for a second time; Raphaël Pichon’s Bach takes top prize

The Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2025 were announced last night at a ceremony in central London in which Sir Simon Rattle made history as the first musician ever to win Artist of the Year for a second time, having first been awarded the title...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs expose picked up by ABC, TVNZ and Corus Entertainment

MIPCOM: Diddy: In Plain Sight, the one-hour film which debuted on Channel 4 in the UK to coincide with the start of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in May 2025, has been picked up by a host of international broadcasters. Leading independent distributor...